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﻿How long did it take you to write The Significant Warrior?﻿It took me a year to write this book, between thinking of the idea and publishing it.

Did you have a clear idea in mind when you started, or did it develop as you wrote?Actually, it was a bit of both. I had the idea of writing about ninjas, as I love writing about the Japanese warriors, but more ideas developed as I wrote, which shaped the story more.

What inspired this story?Many people have inspired The Significant Warrior: my school principal, my Year 4 teacher, and even my swimming coach. They have all inspired me in their effort to make me an all-rounder. I also thank my Workshop Leader Ben Pearmain, for being patient and listening to me, and reading my drafts. I definitely also need to thank Amy Han (Director of Creative Write-it and an excellent author) for making my story into a reality.

What books have inspired you?Books that have inspired me to write my book were the White Ninja series by Tiffiny Hall. It is a great series to read, and I recommend for all children of all different ages.

What did you enjoy most about writing The Significant Warrior?I liked typing up my story, because new ideas came to my head while I did so. I also enjoyed working with Amy Han, as she helped me to publish my book.

Which part of the writing and publishing process did you find the most challenging?I enjoyed every stage in the process, but my least favourite thing to do was to edit my story several times.

Would you like to write another book?Yes, I would definitely like to write the sequel. Rorna still has some challenging obstacles to overcome!

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